host: chris, go ahead. caller: my question is from the fusion centers. it seems like we do not know the argos of things like guest: i honestly do not know how much has been spent for fusion centers across the country. but i do know there has been as dramatic increase of these. for those who do not know what they are, they are places where representatives from a variety of state and local law- the argos of thingsenforcement agene together and share information to help prevent terrorist attacks as well as other criminal events. there is a dramatic increase in these fusion centers arthur 9/11. one of the problems was a lack of coordination. many of these agencies are typically involved. there are many funding streams to help finance their operation. a lot of that money has come through dhs grant programs, but it does come from other sources as well host: the next call comes from baltimore, miller -- as well. host: the next call comes from baltimore, maryland. caller: i have a question for david maurer. is he on there now? host: yes, he is. caller: i have a